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Aleolus 11-08-07, 09:23 PM	OK, have you ever been looking through one of the Monster Manuals, or one of the other books that have monsters and races in them and thought "Man, that's a cool race, but what a horrid name!"? Well, this thread you can express that. You list the given name of the race, as well as where they're from, give what you think would be a better name for them, as well as why you think you name is better. Doesn't have to be real long, just an explanation. For instance, I think the name 'Vampire' is exceptionally overused. Now, I realize that is the 'historically' accurate name, and what they have been called almost since they first started appearing (though where the name came from I have no idea), but I think they could have benefitted from giving a more original name, and describing them exactly the same way. For instance, in the Wild Arms series of games, there is a race described as Crimson Nobles. You go through all the information the game has on them, and you will come to the realization that 'hey, these guys are vampires!' However, they didn't go the easy way and call them 'Vampires,' they gave them a new name and wanted people to figure out what they actually are. And actually, I prefer the term 'Crimson Noble.' I think it fits the typical image of a vampire than the normal name does. I don't know why I feel that way, I just think it fits better.
ADHadh 11-09-07, 02:10 PM	For instance, I think the name 'Vampire' is exceptionally overused. Now, I realize that is the 'historically' accurate name, and what they have been called almost since they first started appearing (though where the name came from I have no idea), but I think they could have benefitted from giving a more original name, and describing them exactly the same way. For instance, in the Wild Arms series of games, there is a race described as Crimson Nobles. You go through all the information the game has on them, and you will come to the realization that 'hey, these guys are vampires!' However, they didn't go the easy way and call them 'Vampires,' they gave them a new name and wanted people to figure out what they actually are. And actually, I prefer the term 'Crimson Noble.' I think it fits the typical image of a vampire than the normal name does. I don't know why I feel that way, I just think it fits better. Are you mad, sir? A blood-sucking noble undead humanoid (preferably with a somewhat Hungarian accent) is a Vampire. Any new inventions like Crimson Noble will eventually be forgotten by gamers. Some creature names are iconic. But I like the topic though, although I'd rather discuss D&D original creatures. The only naming I really don't like is the Polish name for Bugbear - "Niedzwiezuk", derived from "Niedzwiedz" - Bear and "Zuk" - Beetle. I doubt if D&D designers were thinking about an actual insect in the "bug" part. Besides, it's a bit too long. And there's always the infamous Gorgon...
Dog_O_War 11-09-07, 02:12 PM	Toljanida. Worst name. Ever. Even if is one pulled from myths and such.
Rania 11-09-07, 02:41 PM	Toljanida. Worst name. Ever. Even if is one pulled from myths and such.Not only is it the worst name ever, the designers must have been drunk and/or high and/or sleep deprived when they came up with the creature.
Aleolus 11-09-07, 02:45 PM	I'm not familiar with that race. 1, where is it from, and 2, what are they?
Dog_O_War 11-09-07, 03:12 PM	1. They come from the elemental plane of water. 2. No one really knows. Just a really odd monster that has like no use beyond an "alien" to combat.
ADHadh 11-09-07, 03:52 PM	I'm not familiar with that race. 1, where is it from, and 2, what are they? Check your Monster Manual I. I wouldn't use this creature as well.
Rania 11-09-07, 04:10 PM	Check your Monster Manual I. I wouldn't use this creature as well.You could use it for a drunken hallucination.